They’ve brought in Tyrann Mathieu to be a defensive leader and a versatile piece in the secondary. The expectation is that he’ll be playing closer to the line of scrimmage. That means the Chiefs could still be looking for upgrades to the free safety spot. They have a lot of bodies on the roster, but no clear answer and after the struggles of last season, they need to bring in competition.

Here’s a look at some of the pieces they could consider adding in each round of the 2019 NFL draft.

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Round 1: Nasir Adderley S Delaware

Given what the Chiefs currently lack at the safety position there probably isn’t a better fit in the first round than Nasir Adderley. His range is exceptional and borderline elite. He’s always around the football and trying to get his hands on it. Adderley plays fast to the football in run defense and doesn’t have a whole lot of wasted movement when attacking.

Adderley is also regarded as one of the hardest working players in this class, and not just at the safety position. As a small-schooler you have to be willing to put in that extra work to get a chance at the next level. It’s that type of mentality and commitment to the process that will succeed at the NFL level. He does the extra work in preparation and training that has him in consideration to be the top FCS player drafted in 2019.

The Chiefs have often placed emphasis on drafting standouts from the Senior Bowl, and Adderley certainly stood out there during the practice week and during the game. Going to the alma mater of the Chiefs’ general manager also won’t hurt Adderley’s chances with the team.

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